BAGLUNG, April 18 -- With the arrival of summer, drinking water woes have begun to hit Baglung residents. The problem is worse in Baglung Bazar, where the population is dense.

"Drinking water is not easily available. What could be more saddening than that?" questioned Saru Pun, who lives in a rented room in Baglung Bazar. "It gets worse on the day when the water does not run through the public water tap," he added.

During the past few days, locals of the Baglung Bazar and surrounding area did not get water through the local taps. Natural water sources are far away. According to Pun, water tanks do not offer water for sale either in the area.

Baglung Nagar Drinking Water Corporation is responsible for supplying water to the district hea...